Private Berlin
Private • Book 5
by James Patterson, Mark T. Sullivan
Narrated by January LaVoy, Ari Fliakos
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Two narrators, two investigators, one disappearance — LaVoy and Fliakos make Berlin feel like it's closing in from both sides.
- Great if you want: a propulsive international thriller with a missing-person spine
- Listening experience: tight and fast — Patterson's chapter structure keeps the tension relentless
- Narration: LaVoy and Fliakos split protagonists with distinct, clashing energy
- Skip if: character depth matters more to you than plot momentum
About This Audiobook
When a star investigator vanishes from Private's Berlin headquarters, the case lands with his former lover and fellow agent Mattie Engel. Chris Schneider was tracking three volatile suspects when he disappeared: a wealthy businessman hiding marital secrets, a professional footballer caught in a match-fixing scandal, and a nightclub proprietor with dangerous Russian connections. As Mattie delves deeper into Chris's final investigation, she uncovers a web of deception that stretches far beyond Berlin's underground, threatening to expose secrets that could destabilize the entire region.
Dual narrators January LaVoy and Ari Fliakos bring distinct energy to this fast-paced thriller, with LaVoy capturing Mattie's fierce determination while Fliakos delivers the tension-filled scenes with precision timing. Their complementary styles enhance the story's dual perspective, allowing listeners to feel the urgency of both the investigation and the personal stakes involved. The narrators expertly handle the international cast of characters and German settings, maintaining the breakneck pace that Patterson's thrillers demand while ensuring each revelation lands with maximum impact in the audio format.